Learning outcome
1.1

1. Know students and how they learn
1.2

2. Know the content and how to teach it
2.1

3. Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
2.2

4. Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
2.3

5. Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
3.1

6. Engage in professional learning
3.2

7. Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community
A1

<p>Develop a teaching journal that provides evidence of the planning of learning sequences and reflection on practice including specific key teaching skills.</p>
A2

<p>Design a curriculum unit based on constructivist theory, contemporary curriculum guidelines, inclusion strategies and relevant instructional models.</p>
A3

<p>Research assessment strategies and construct an assessment plan related to a curriculum unit.</p>
K1

<p>Consider the nature of Science as a constantly developing field of knowledge and the processes of scientific thinking which support this development.</p>
K2

<p>Examine and apply contemporary curriculum policies and guidelines relevant to teaching and assessing Science in the middle years.</p>
K3

<p>Explore different approaches to assessment and their underlying philosophies, be able to apply these in practical situations, and examine their effectiveness.</p>
K4

<p>Examine a range of theoretical and pedagogical approaches, including constructivism, relevant to learning and teaching in Science and how they can be applied to practice.</p>
K5

<p>Know about a range of effective learning, thinking and teaching strategies related to Science.</p>
K6

<p>Apply critical, creative and practical understandings of the effective use of information technology in Science curriculum.</p>
K7

<p>Explore a range of resources to engage Science students in learning.</p>
K8

<p>Apply ethical practices and safe conduct in relation to Science practices.</p>
K9

<p>Identify how literacy and numeracy skills can be developed among students in Science.</p>
S1

<p>Plan and construct teaching sequences which address current scientific understandings; the links between Science and society; students diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs; and curriculum policy requirements.</p>
S2

<p>Use a variety of effective teaching and learning strategies and resources including technology in teaching practice</p>
S3

<p>Articulate and justify teaching practices by making thoughtful connections to theory.</p>
S4

<p>Communicate effectively with learners and colleagues.</p>
S5

<p>Apply literacy and numeracy teaching strategies in the Science teaching area.</p>